BOPP Matte Film

BOPP Matt film is a type of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film that has a distinctive matte surface. Unlike glossy BOPP films, the matte finish reduces transparency and glare, giving products a sophisticated, luxurious, or subtle appearance.

Here's a breakdown of its key aspects:

What is BOPP?

BOPP stands for Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene. It's a polymer film produced by extruding polypropylene resin and then stretching it in both the machine direction (MD) and transverse direction (TD). This biaxial orientation enhances its mechanical properties, such as tensile strength, stiffness, and barrier properties.

Key Characteristics of BOPP Matt Film:

 * Matte Surface: The defining characteristic. It provides a non-reflective, soft, and often luxurious feel. It can be matte on one side or both sides.

 * Reduced Transparency/High Haze: While still providing product visibility, the matte finish creates a higher haze compared to clear films, obscuring extreme clarity.

 * Good Printing Performance: Often treated (e.g., corona treated) on one or both sides to ensure excellent ink adhesion for printing and lamination.

 * Dimensional Stability and Flatness: Maintains its shape and size well, important for consistent processing.

 * Excellent Machinability: Runs smoothly on various packaging and lamination machines (e.g., HFFS and VFFS).

 * Barrier Properties: Offers good resistance to moisture, and in some cases, can be metallized for enhanced oxygen barrier.

 * Chemical and Abrasion Resistance: Protects products from external elements and wear.

 * Heat Sealable (often): Many varieties are designed with heat-sealable layers, allowing for easy sealing in packaging applications.

 * Eco-friendly (Non-toxic): Generally considered safe for food contact applications.

 * Variety in Thickness: Available in a range of thicknesses, typically from 12 to 25 microns.

Common Uses and Applications:

BOPP Matt film is widely used in various industries, particularly for packaging and lamination, where an enhanced aesthetic or specific functional property is desired. Some common applications include:

 * Flexible Packaging:

   * Food packaging (e.g., snacks, confectionery, biscuits, cookies, spices, dry goods) due to its moisture barrier properties and ability to extend shelf life.

   * Packaging for soap, cigarettes, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products.

 * Lamination:

   * Thermal lamination for paper and board (e.g., book covers, brochures, luxury packaging) to provide a durable, scuff-resistant, and aesthetically pleasing finish.

   * Used for post-lamination processes like UV varnishing, hot/cold foil stamping, and digital finishing.

 * Labels:

   * Premium labels for products where a sophisticated and tactile feel is desired to promote brand image.

 * Textile and Decorative Applications:

   * As a carrier film to transfer a matte surface to other backing materials (e.g., creating a matte leather imitation effect on cloth).

 * Overwraps: For items like CDs, cigarette packs, and cartons.

Manufacturers in India:

India has several prominent manufacturers of BOPP films, including BOPP Matt films. Some of the key players in the Indian market are:

 * Jindal Poly Films Limited (JPFL): One of the largest manufacturers globally and in India, offering a wide range of BOPP films.

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These manufacturers often produce various grades of BOPP matt film with different properties (e.g., scuff-resistant, soft-touch, glueable/stampable, specific haze/gloss leve

ls) to cater to diverse industry needs.